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2026 Best Exercise Science Schools in Maryland

5 Colleges in the United States
509 Exercise Science Degrees Awarded
$34,808 Avg Early-Career Salary

Exercise Science degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for exercise science students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Exercise Science in Maryland

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the exercise science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Exercise Science

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No school ranked higher than University Of Maryland College Park this year for exercise science. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 188 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Students who receive their exercise science degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $31,403 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,138. More information about a degree in exercise science from University Of Maryland College Park

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Students looking for a strong exercise science program will find one at Towson University, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 146 exercise science degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $32,101. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in exercise science from Towson University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in exercise science, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 93 exercise science degrees were awarded at Salisbury University in the most recent year. Exercise Science graduates of Salisbury University earn a median of $29,344 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full exercise science program report for Salisbury University

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Harford Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best exercise science schools. Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Bel Air. About 21 exercise science degrees were awarded at Harford Community College in the most recent year. Exercise Science graduates of Harford Community College earn a median of $50,636 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,624. Read more about the exercise science program at Harford Community College

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Hagerstown Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best exercise science schools. Set in the suburb of Hagerstown, Hagerstown Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 13 exercise science students who graduated with this degree at Hagerstown Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $46,478 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,126. More information about a degree in exercise science from Hagerstown Community College

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Frostburg State University landed the #6 spot for exercise science this year. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 exercise science degrees were awarded at Frostburg State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the exercise science program make about $23,291 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,875 to complete this degree. Get the full exercise science details for Frostburg State University

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University Of Maryland Eastern Shore earned the #7 position for exercise science this year. Set in the town of Princess Anne, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore graduates 35% of students within six years. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore awarded about 20 exercise science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, exercise science degree recipients from University Of Maryland Eastern Shore generally make around $30,407. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the exercise science program at University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

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